Youth Services Director

Position Summary

The YMCA Youth Program Director is responsible for administrating, organizing, promoting, and managing the functions that relate to YMCA youth, teen and family programming. The position is responsible for working with other members of the management team to enable the YMCA to operate at maximum capacity. The Youth Program Director will manage current programs in place including some or all the following: summer camps, family nights, “no school days,” after-school programming, before school programming, homeschool programming and will assist the branch director in expanding the Y’s youth programming throughout the community.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. At the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a quest to make our community stronger.

per the YMCA of South Alabama handbook, which can include 12% retirement, BCBS Gold of AL, Dental, Vision, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO structure, staff trainings.

• Committed to the YMCA mission, vision, and values.
• Possesses a four (4) year degree in a related field or experience of at least two years directing, organizing and running similar programs.
• Exhibit proven knowledge in program management, staff development, and public relations
• Strong organizational skills are required to maintain effective management of staff, equipment, resources, and programs.
• Encourages a fun YMCA atmosphere in all programs managed.
• Basic marketing skills, HRIS software for payroll purposes and MS Office Suite skill preferred.
• Excellent human relations skills and experience in successfully working with diverse groups of people.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• CPR/AED certification, First Aid and Emergency Procedures Child Abuse Prevention training required or must be obtained upon hire.
• Active CDL required or willing to begin certification within 90 days of hire.
• Completed CPR, AED, First Aid, O2, in accordance with Conditions of Employment.
• Understands and abides by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association, specifically within the Employee Handbook.
• Works a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch.